Kovalev to defend against Yarde Aug 24
No Canelo for Kovalev. Mandatory challenger Anthony Yarde (18-0, 17 KOs) will challenge long-standing world champion Kovalev for his WBO light heavyweight championship in Chelyabinsk, Russia on August 24. The fight will be broadcast live and exclusive in the UK on BT Sport and probably ESPN+ in the US. Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren made the announcement today.
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